The Underground Bar

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Dark, friendly and the crookedest tables I've seen on dry land. We sit and watch passers by peer…read morein, waiting for their eyes to adjust to the cave lighting, then continue on. I'll never understand it. For us it was love at first sight and the affection has grown stronger each year. A beer for me and a whisky for my girl. Chips if we're feeling flush. Generally around four. The place is mostly empty. It's heaven. We've noticed crowds at night, but have never gone in then. I'll bet it's swell but 1/2 empty is the way we like it. You will too, but you've got to first step over the threshold. Incidentally, I'm not a fan of the term dive bar. It's disrespectful. Someone owns the joint and made it just the way they like it. It's patina, ok?

Hah I wish it would let me choose ZERO STARS. Never going…read morehere again. Dude named Justin (or from what we know it's Justin) asked for IDs and charged us to get inside the bar. Then proceeded to flirt with my girlfriend then tried p*mping her out to some dirty old man who Justin said was the owner, but CLEARLY WASN'T TRUE right in front of my face. Definitely would never go to this bar again. I'm obsessed with PTown, but this bar needs be under new appropriate, professional, respectful management and need to take care of our community!

Dive bar in every way... Stay in the middle and you wont tip on the slanted floor. Draft beers are cheap and cold and friendly people!

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Harbor Lounge

4.2(140 reviews)

I like this cozy, popular place. If you get there at the right time and can get a seat, it's an…read moreamazing place to watch the water and have some really excellent cocktails. The narrow little deck and get crowded but it's also a good place to hang out. When the tide is in, if feels like you're at sea! Bartenders are super friendly, professional and efficient. This is one of my go-to places to relax and enjoy the scenery.

The Harbor Lounge is the perfect place to enjoy cocktails before or after dinner. We always come by…read morewhen on vacation. It's interior is open with large windows, various seating for 2 or more, then the bar. My favorite cocktail (The Last Word) is on the menu, and they make it perfectly. They have every spirit you could want for your own cocktail, but they have a great menu they serve daily. We appreciate the friendly service, and enjoy the dock for views and pics.

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Squealing Pig

4.0(648 reviews)

A tasty meal! We sat at the bar and ordered lunch. I started with the Smokey seafood chowder and it…read morewas delish. It is not as thick as you may expect but it is still very good. Next, we shared the Cape Cod Fish Fry and it was perfect. The fish was fresh and the batter was crisp but not greasy. It was possibly the best mixed fried seafood plate I've had so far. I also had a glass of white wine, which was good. The bartender was attentive and nice. The interior was cool and cozy. I would definitely return to this place.

EXTREMELY DISTURBING EXPERIENCE WITH THE WAITER!…read more This took place around 9:00 PM on Thursday, June 4. Our group consisted of three couples dining together. At the end of the meal, we asked if the bill could be split into thirds. Our waiter, Martin P., told us that he would not split the check and instead instructed us to write down exactly what each person ordered so that he could charge us separately. Although no other restaurant we visited in Provincetown required us to do this, we followed his instructions and listed our individual items. When Martin returned, he was visibly upset and stated that our payments were approximately $70 short. There was confusion because our group was trying to determine who had already paid, who had not, and whether something had been missed in the calculations. I even asked whether we were expected to calculate individual tax amounts ourselves, as no one knew what tax would be for each separate charge. Rather than calmly helping us resolve the discrepancy, Martin began yelling at our group. At one point he stated, "If I don't get $70, I am going to charge one of the credit cards that I have." This immediately concerned us. We were not refusing to pay. We were actively trying to understand where the discrepancy occurred and make sure the restaurant received the full amount owed. To resolve the issue, one of my friends and I went with Martin into a back room to review the charges. After reviewing everything, my friend agreed to pay the remaining balance immediately. The payment was processed and the bill was fully paid. At that point I was trying to calm the situation and bring it to a close. Instead, Martin became even more agitated and began yelling profanities at us. He shouted, "Get the f*** out of my restaurant! It's people like you why we don't split checks! You all need to get the f*** out now!" Other people started noticing this go down. We were stunned. The bill had been paid. Nobody was attempting to leave without paying. We were simply trying to resolve a billing issue after following the waiter's instructions. As we were leaving, my wife later told me that Martin placed his HAND ON HER BACK and guided her toward the exit. While it was not forceful, it felt unnecessary and added to an already hostile and intimidating experience. What happened next is why I ultimately decided to write this review. A few days later, while walking through Provincetown looking for a place to have lunch, our group passed The Mayflower Food & Drink and noticed Martin working there. When he saw us, he deliberately tapped on the glass to get our attention. After making eye contact, he made a hand gesture across his neck and pointed for us to leave and keep walking. The original incident had already ended. The bill had been paid. Yet days later he still felt the need to single out our group and signal that we were unwelcome. Had this simply been confusion over a split check, I would not be writing this review. Billing mistakes happen. What I cannot overlook is being threatened with unauthorized credit card charges, being screamed at with profanity while attempting to resolve the issue, being ordered out after the bill had been paid, Martin touching my wife, and then encountering the same employee days later making a gesture directed at our group from another restaurant. This experience was troubling enough that I believe others should be aware of it.

Let 'Em Hang

Hubs' Cubano

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The Monkey Bar

3.3(106 reviews)

0.4 mi

Everything was great! Food, service and drinks! I recommend going in and ordering one of everything.read more

This place is overly expensive however, the food is below average. I would recommend going anywhere…read moreelse. The bartenders try to excite straight women and that's about the only business they get.

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Chocolate peanut butter Martini

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The Canteen

4.2(1.5k reviews)

Love this spot, doesn't seem like much from the front but they have a pretty big beach area in the…read moreback. You order in the front, are given a number, and then the food is brought to you. There's also a bar in the back so you don't have to get back in line at the front. We ordered the Brussel sprouts and the oyster flight that included 4 differently prepared oysters. Our favorite was the oysters Davenport and we ordered a dozen more of those. I def regret not ordering the fish tacos, because they looked amazing, but I will be back. For drinks we tried the mimosa and frose, and the frose was def the fave.

They've got quite a system going here. They are quick with the food. We enjoyed the raucous…read moreafternoon crowd. The food was only fair. We had a dozen oysters that were lame. Clearly they had been shucked hours beforehand and no longer had any brine in the shell

The Canteen

Fish and Chips

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Outside bar

Sea Dragon Cocktail Lounge

4.5(4 reviews)

$1 Wellfleet oyster happy hour Tues-Sat, lovely cocktails, friendly bartender, occasional live…read moreentertainment, and dog-friendly balcony/patio - what's not to love?? We visited a couple of times for the oyster happy hour and had an excellent experience each time. The drinks are strong (thank you!) and the service is wonderful and we felt so welcomed each time. We like that it's kind of off the beaten path, despite signs on the main road advertising its shows and happy hour 3-6 PM, which is longer than most of the other happy hours in town, which typically end at 5 PM. The next time I'm in Ptown, I will be spending every Tues-Sat evening here :)

What a great find at the Pilgrim House! Located upstairs, the modern contemporary look is welcoming…read moreand comfortable. We went for happy hour $1 shrimp & oysters, and really enjoyed the special with some cold beer. Darian was the bartender, who was very friendly and engaging. The cocktail menu has a nice selection and the Corpse Reviver #2 caught my eye, which I love. There are different seating options, including outside on the deck. We were pleasantly surprised with the Sea Dragon and look forward to a return visit.

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Pierre mixing up some fun!

Shipwreck Lounge

4.3(41 reviews)

Stopped by this cutie little lounge on a girls trip and we LOVED it. The vibes are immaculate, the…read moredrinks are delicious, the space is warm and fun, and the bartenders are kind and funny! We'll definitely be back next time we're in p town!

Honestly, the primary reason Jamie W and I were drawn to this bar was the fact that it wasn't on…read morethe main drag of Commercial Street, a congestion nightmare on a balmy Friday evening when P-Town was at full capacity. You have to walk up a slight hill on Carver Street to get here, and it was no surprise that it was relatively packed with all the terrace seats taken. And yet, the ambiance was quite chill. Everyone was looking relaxed and definitely not on the make. Customers skewed a tad older here, which made us feel right at home. We were particularly impressed that the veteran bartender had a mixing container dedicated to their espresso martinis, so of course, we ordered a pair for $16 each (photo: https://yelp.to/VmjWNmEyk0). We sat near the fireplace and just let the smooth libations and mellow dudes give us the P-Town karma. COCKTAILS - 4 stars...readymade espresso martinis were almost too easy to drink...almost AMBIANCE - 4.5 stars...like someone's back patio SERVICE - 4 stars...cool bartender has been around the block a few times TOTAL - 4 stars...a welcome chill spot in the middle of P-Town RELATED - Exploring Provincetown? Here's my collection of places l've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3MzCyr8

Montage of images from Shipwreck Lounge

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Front of the bar

Crown & Anchor

2.9(216 reviews)

Purchased VIP tickets to see Tina Burner Show, for the gays. When we got there all VIP tables were…read morefull. 3 or four other couples had the same issue. Manger came out to speak with us. We agreed to sit in the last row of chairs if we would be reimbursed the difference. He offered us a free drink. My Husband or myself do not drink alcohol. He then said we could have water. That was just a big insult to the issue at hand. And I told him that I frequently visit the establishment every time I visit Ptown. His reply was I don't know what to Tell you buddy. I will Not be returning to this establishment in the future.

The one star is directed solely at our experience with Tina Burner--not the establishment itself,…read morewhere we otherwise had no issues. What should have been an ordinary night was overshadowed by an incredibly hostile and bizarre interaction. Tina repeatedly banged on the bathroom door, berated our group for supposedly taking too long in the only women's restroom, and went so far as to accuse us of "doing coke" and being "visitors." For context, we have had a house in the area for 30 years, so the assumption that we were outsiders was particularly presumptuous. What was most disturbing was the persistence of the antagonism after we had done nothing to provoke it. There is a significant difference between humor and humiliation, and this interaction crossed that line entirely. We left feeling uncomfortable, unwelcome, and genuinely baffled by the hostility. Whatever the intent may have been, the behavior was unnecessarily confrontational and profoundly unpleasant. A deeply disappointing experience.

Varla Jean in The Errors Tour

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Ocean 193

4.4(131 reviews)

7 stars if the weather is good and your high top seat faces the water…read more The food and the cocktails are good. We enjoyed the Crispy Tuna. The highlight was the view of the harbor. The service was attentive.

Really bland chowder, could barely taste anything besides... parsley?…read more Stale oyster crackers. Really odd, unhelpful service, kept having to flag people down and asking multiple times for basic items. Gorgeous view! Not so much returning :/ Managerial response infuriating, reconsidered the star rating here.

Tina Tartare

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Our cocktails with our view of the bay

Provincetown Brewing

4.0(95 reviews)

Sat outside on the patio with our dog. Love how dog friendly this entire town is!…read more We started with two beers and the clam chowder fries. The clam chowder fries were delicious! I had the lobster roll and my husband and the barnyard burger. The lobster roll was a large portion and so tasty. The burger a solid burger. We ordered a frosé and another beer. The frosé was STRONG. Our server was great! Super friendly and welcoming.

We were in P-town for a couple of days in the last week of September. I'm a brewery tourist, so…read morethis was a mandatory stop. The beer was ok. Average. Bar food menu. I had the Loooong corn dog along with wings. It was decent. The service was good. Nice decor. This is a new location ( the Crown and Anchor). They moved To this location around Memorial Day 2025. Nice outdoor seating area. Right in the thick of commercial street.

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Terry D.

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11 years ago

Fun, pool table, air hockey, ping pong and lots of dancing. Bartenders were attentive and provided quick service. Lots of fun!

Melissa P.

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12 years ago

Rude and unprofessional staff.

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